Ginger Root Siamese

 Galangal is also know as Thai ginger or Siamese ginger (because it resembles fresh ginger so much), but it really is its own ingredient

There are many ways to use galangal roots; for soups & curries grate or mince it for a vegetable stir fry. You can also add thin, whole slices to give that strong earthy flavor, but remove the chunks before serving as its harder and inedible. Galangal powder is popular nowadays; use it to spice up the winter soups.